Lead Operator Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

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How much does a Lead Operator make in Washington, DC? The average Lead Operator salary in Washington, DC is $54,368 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $48,546 and $61,539. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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IEWTPT Instructor/Operator Lead with Security Clearance
Solution One Industries, Inc - CAMP ATTERBURY , IN
Solution One Industries, Inc (SOI) serves the Federal, State, Local and Prime sectors by delivering management, training and logistics experience to enhance the
- 2 days ago
Senior Network Operator Lead with Security Clearance
McCall Communications Consulting - PENTAGON , DC
Education: BS in related field Years of Experience: · Minimum 5 years’ experience with help desk support and operation in a DoD IT environment · Minimum of 5 ye
- 2 days ago
Lead Veterinarian
Cornelia Veterinary Hospital - CORNELIA , GA
At Cornelia Veterinary Hospital, located at 785 Baldwin Rd in Cornelia, Georgia, we have been providing comprehensive veterinary care since 1991. Our services i
- 33 days ago
Lead Veterinarian
Avery Ranch Animal Hospital - CEDAR PARK , TX
At Avery Ranch Animal Hospital in Cedar Park, Texas, we’ve been providing comprehensive veterinary care since 2005. Our services include wellness and preventive
- 33 days ago
Lead Veterinarian
Zoot Pet Hospital & Luxury Boarding - GEORGETOWN , TX
At Zoot Pet Hospital we uphold the highest standard, proven by our AHAA accreditation. Our facility is state-of-the-art, comfortable, and surrounded by four pri
- 62 days ago
Lead Therapist
HALLMARK YOUTHCARE RICHMOND INC - RICHMOND , VA
As a leading Residential Treatment Center in the Greater Richmond area, Hallmark Youthcare treats adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues triggered by
- 12 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Operator in Washington, DC. The base salary for Lead Operator ranges from $48,546 to $61,539 with the average base salary of $54,368. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,219 to $62,803 with the average total cash compensation of $55,312.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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